Answer:
1[tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
- As we can see, the mixed numbers have different denominators. Our goal is to get them to have the same bottom number so we can subtract them.
- What is the smallest number that both 4 and 3 goes into? (psst! 4 • 3)
- 12 is the correct answer! Now we multiply [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex] by 3 on the top and bottom, and [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] by 4 on the top and bottom.
- Now we have 2[tex]\frac{9}{12}[/tex] - 1[tex]\frac{4}{12}[/tex].
- When you subtract, don't subtract the bottom!
- 2 - 1 = 1 and 9 - 4 = 5, so now we have 1[tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex].
If I am incorrect in my reasoning, please let me know so that I can plan better for my future answers. Have an amazing day.
